Summer Intern 2023 - Investigative Intern (OIG)-23329
Primary Location: DC-Washington
Employee Status: Temporary
Overtime Status: Non-exempt
Job Type: Internship
Position Description
The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System's Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducts investigations of the Board and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB's) programs and operations to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse. The Investigative Intern will assist in conducting investigations of the Board and CFPB's various programs and operations. For example, the OIG conducts investigations of employee misconduct or financial fraud associated with the supervision and examination responsibilities of the Board.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists as a team member on investigations or other reviews.
- May support the team in conducting its planning activities for the applicable review to establish the appropriate objectives, scope and methodology, which is a key preliminary step in our reviews.
- May interface with other Board division representatives, Reserve Bank officials, or Bureau officials while executing roles and responsibilities.
- Assists in data gathering and analysis.
- Assists in preparing workpapers in support of team's reports. Also will assist the team in developing investigative plans, evaluate complaints, and review evidence.
- Participates in report production and presentations to senior management, providing the opportunity to evaluate appropriateness of the findings and message(s) resulting from the review.
Suggested Major(s)/Minor(s)
- Accounting, criminal justice, economics, finance, or information technology, either graduate or undergraduate.
Knowledge/Skill Requirements
- Strong oral and written communication skills, data analysis skills, as well as intellectual curiosity and professional skepticism.
- Strong and highly adaptable problem solving skills.
- This internship will be primarily on-site, with occasional telework. US Citizenship is required for all Board internships and applicants must be current students, graduating from their program fall 2023 or later.
- Full vaccination is required as a condition of employment, unless a legally required exception applies.
Required Documents for Application
Two letters of recommendation required.
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